The congress reaffirmed the party’s Marxist-Leninist foundations and outlined its positions on the Palestinian question, the status of Arab citizens of Israel, social and economic justice, democratic freedoms, and global geopolitical developments.
The gathering took place amid what the party described as an ongoing “war of extermination” against the Palestinian people, referring to the war in Gaza and its aftermath. Party leaders emphasized the need to strengthen organizational structures in response to the political and social changes that have unfolded since the previous congress.
Central to the congress resolutions was a renewed call for an end to Israel’s occupation of Palestinian territories and support for the establishment of a fully sovereign Palestinian state along the June 4, 1967 lines, with East Jerusalem as its capital. The party reiterated its support for the right of return for Palestinian refugees in accordance with United Nations resolutions.
The congress accused successive Israeli governments of deepening settlement expansion and undermining prospects for Palestinian self-determination. It also sharply criticized U.S. involvement in the region, warning against what it described as a so-called “peace council” initiative associated with former U.S. President Donald Trump. According to the party, such initiatives are aimed not at resolving the conflict but at entrenching control over Gaza and preventing the emergence of an independent Palestinian state.
The party called for a complete ceasefire, full Israeli military withdrawal from the Gaza Strip, reopening of border crossings, and accountability for the destruction caused during the war. It further condemned Israeli military operations and settler violence in the West Bank and East Jerusalem, describing them as part of a broader policy of annexation and ethnic cleansing.
Maki also reiterated its long-standing position that Israel should withdraw from all Syrian and Lebanese territories occupied since 1967, including what it described as more recent territorial expansions in Syria in 2024 and 2025.
The congress placed significant emphasis on the status of Arab citizens of Israel, describing systemic discrimination as entrenched in law, particularly since the passage of the 2018 Nation-State Law.
The party called for full equality in resource allocation, employment, housing, and municipal development. It criticized what it described as government neglect and complicity in rising crime within Arab communities, alleging that law enforcement authorities have failed to curb weapons proliferation and organized crime.
Maki also demanded an end to home demolitions, the repeal of the 2017 “Kaminitz Law” related to planning and construction enforcement, recognition of unrecognized Bedouin villages in the Negev, and protection of political freedoms in Arab society. The party stressed the importance of strengthening representative Arab civic bodies, including the High Follow-Up Committee for Arab Citizens of Israel.
On domestic economic policy, the party reiterated its opposition to privatization and what it described as the concentration of economic power in the hands of tycoons. It called for expanded public ownership of key services, increased infrastructure investment, and a more progressive tax policy.
Among specific demands were raising the minimum wage to at least 60% of the average wage and reducing the number of monthly working hours required for a full minimum wage salary. The congress underscored the importance of trade union organization as a key instrument in advancing workers’ rights and social justice.
The party also reaffirmed its commitment to gender equality and the elimination of discrimination against women in employment and public life.
The congress strongly criticized the current government led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, describing it as a “fascist settler government” that is undermining democratic institutions and civil liberties. It denounced efforts to restructure the judiciary—often referred to by opponents as a “judicial overhaul”—arguing that the move aims to subordinate the courts to political control.
At the same time, Maki rejected the portrayal of Israel’s Supreme Court as a historic defender of democracy, asserting that it has legitimized discriminatory laws and occupation policies over decades.
The party called for broad cooperation among progressive Jewish and Arab forces to resist what it described as growing fascism and authoritarianism in Israeli politics, while warning against attempts to dilute or co-opt grassroots protest movements.
In its international resolutions, Maki called on progressive forces worldwide to oppose U.S. and Western “imperialist” policies. The party expressed solidarity with countries it said are facing American pressure, including Venezuela, Cuba, and Iran, and also criticized U.S. interest in Greenland.
The congress characterized developments in several Middle Eastern countries—including Libya, Yemen, Sudan, Iraq, and Syria—as the result of imperialist intervention. It described the current Syrian government as a product of foreign intervention involving the United States, Israel, and reactionary regional forces.
The party called for stronger coordination among communist and progressive movements internationally and reiterated its opposition to weapons of mass destruction, including nuclear weapons.
Central to the congress resolutions was a renewed call for an end to Israel’s occupation of Palestinian territories and support for the establishment of a fully sovereign Palestinian state along the June 4, 1967 lines, with East Jerusalem as its capital. The party reiterated its support for the right of return for Palestinian refugees in accordance with United Nations resolutions.
The congress accused successive Israeli governments of deepening settlement expansion and undermining prospects for Palestinian self-determination. It also sharply criticized U.S. involvement in the region, warning against what it described as a so-called “peace council” initiative associated with former U.S. President Donald Trump. According to the party, such initiatives are aimed not at resolving the conflict but at entrenching control over Gaza and preventing the emergence of an independent Palestinian state.
The party called for a complete ceasefire, full Israeli military withdrawal from the Gaza Strip, reopening of border crossings, and accountability for the destruction caused during the war. It further condemned Israeli military operations and settler violence in the West Bank and East Jerusalem, describing them as part of a broader policy of annexation and ethnic cleansing.
Maki also reiterated its long-standing position that Israel should withdraw from all Syrian and Lebanese territories occupied since 1967, including what it described as more recent territorial expansions in Syria in 2024 and 2025.
The congress placed significant emphasis on the status of Arab citizens of Israel, describing systemic discrimination as entrenched in law, particularly since the passage of the 2018 Nation-State Law.
The party called for full equality in resource allocation, employment, housing, and municipal development. It criticized what it described as government neglect and complicity in rising crime within Arab communities, alleging that law enforcement authorities have failed to curb weapons proliferation and organized crime.
Maki also demanded an end to home demolitions, the repeal of the 2017 “Kaminitz Law” related to planning and construction enforcement, recognition of unrecognized Bedouin villages in the Negev, and protection of political freedoms in Arab society. The party stressed the importance of strengthening representative Arab civic bodies, including the High Follow-Up Committee for Arab Citizens of Israel.
On domestic economic policy, the party reiterated its opposition to privatization and what it described as the concentration of economic power in the hands of tycoons. It called for expanded public ownership of key services, increased infrastructure investment, and a more progressive tax policy.
Among specific demands were raising the minimum wage to at least 60% of the average wage and reducing the number of monthly working hours required for a full minimum wage salary. The congress underscored the importance of trade union organization as a key instrument in advancing workers’ rights and social justice.
The party also reaffirmed its commitment to gender equality and the elimination of discrimination against women in employment and public life.
The congress strongly criticized the current government led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, describing it as a “fascist settler government” that is undermining democratic institutions and civil liberties. It denounced efforts to restructure the judiciary—often referred to by opponents as a “judicial overhaul”—arguing that the move aims to subordinate the courts to political control.
At the same time, Maki rejected the portrayal of Israel’s Supreme Court as a historic defender of democracy, asserting that it has legitimized discriminatory laws and occupation policies over decades.
In its international resolutions, Maki called on progressive forces worldwide to oppose U.S. and Western “imperialist” policies. The party expressed solidarity with countries it said are facing American pressure, including Venezuela, Cuba, and Iran, and also criticized U.S. interest in Greenland.
The congress characterized developments in several Middle Eastern countries—including Libya, Yemen, Sudan, Iraq, and Syria—as the result of imperialist intervention. It described the current Syrian government as a product of foreign intervention involving the United States, Israel, and reactionary regional forces.
The party called for stronger coordination among communist and progressive movements internationally and reiterated its opposition to weapons of mass destruction, including nuclear weapons.
